Rules and regulations
Waste Management Provisions & Penalties (Kerala Panchayat Raj & Municipality Acts)
The provisions, procedures, and penalties for waste management under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act and Kerala Municipality Act are detailed below:
| Section (Panchayat / Municipality) | Offence / Description | Procedure / Other Actions | Fine / Penalty | Imposing Authority | Action if Fine Not Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219N / 340 | Littering or dumping waste in public or private places | Spot fine | Up to ₹5,000 | Secretary / Authorized Officer | Prosecution |
| 219A / 335 | Failure to keep premises of shops and commercial establishments clean | Spot fine / Hearing the accused before fine imposition | Up to ₹5,000 | Secretary / Authorized Officer | Prosecution |
| 219AC / 326C | Failure to segregate and hand over waste to Local Self-Government / authorized agency | Hearing the accused and imposing fine | ₹1,000 to ₹10,000 | Secretary | Revenue Recovery |
| 219AD / 326D | Defaulting on User Fee payment | Hearing the defaulter and imposing fine; denial of LSGD services until payment | 50% of the monthly User Fee | Secretary | Revenue Recovery |
| 219B / 327 | Failure of waste generators to store and dispose of solid waste in the prescribed manner | Hearing the accused and imposing fine | ₹1,000 to ₹10,000 | Secretary | Revenue Recovery |
| 219K / 337 | Discharging wastewater into public places or water bodies | Closing, covering, or removing the pipe/tube carrying wastewater | ₹5,000 to ₹50,000 | Secretary | Revenue Recovery |
| 219H / 334 | Failure to clear accumulated rubbish and solid waste in non-residential premises | Prosecution | Up to ₹10,000 | First Class Judicial Magistrate | - |
| 219A / 334A | Failure of Bulk Waste Generators (BWG) to manage waste at source | Prosecution; Cancellation of building license, building number, or work permit | Imprisonment from 6 months to 1 year, or fine (min. ₹1,000) | First Class Judicial Magistrate | - |
